Manure-scoop



H. C. BROBERG,

MANURE SCOOE. APPLlCATlON man JUNE 29,1915.

Patented Oct. 16, 1917.

nimnnn'r c. .BBOBERG, or EAGLE BEND, mnmnso'm.

MANUBE-SCO OP.

Application filed June 29,

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, HERBERT C. Bnonnne, a citizen of the United States,residing at Eagle Bend, in the county of Todd and State of Minnesota,have-invented certain new and useful Improvements in Manure- Scoops, ofwhich the following is a specification.

This invention relates to certain improvements in that class of deviceswhich are especially adapted for use in removing manure, etc., fromstables, and the object of the in- ..vention is to provide a deviceofthis charaoter.of a simple and inexpensive nature which shall be betteradapted for use in cleaning stables and the like than similar devicesheretofore conceived.

The invention may be said to consist in the construction, combinationand arran ement of parts hereinafter more fully escribed andparticularly pointed out in the claims. I 1

In the drawings, annexed:

. Figure 1 is a perspective view illustrating the:1 application of thepresent invention; an

Fig. 2 is a detail perspective view of the scoop. I

Before proceeding with a description of the drawings, I desire to callparticular attention to the fact that while I have evolved my inventionwith reference to its use as a means for cleaning stables and stalls,the same, if desired, may be used in kennels, etc.

Referring now to the drawings by numerals, 1 designates as an entirety,the stable structure, 2 the stable stalls and 3 a shallow gutter formedin the stable floor in close proximity to the several stalls. I

A scoop, designated as an entirety by the numeral 4 is mounted tooperate within the gutter 3 and to be moved, in a manner hereinafterstated, across the floor and longitudinally of the gutter to collect'anyand all manure coming in contact therewith. Said scoop 4 in itspreferred embodiment is of a novel construction in that it is extendedlaterally as indicated at 5 to overlap and rest upon that edge of thegutter remote from the stalls. The forward end of the scoop is beveledas indicated at 6 to undercut and direct all manure toward the rearclosed end thereof. That side, of the scoop designated 7 mounted toengage with the vertical wall of the gutter next adjacent the stalls isof such a height as to lie flush with the floor of Specification ofLettersl'atent.

' I Patented Oct. 16, 1917. 1915. Serial No. 37,104.

the stable so that the feet of the standing cattle will not indent andotherwise inpair the scoop. The opposite side. of the scoop deslgnated8'issomewhat elevated in that it extends above the horizontal plane ofthe floor, to retain with the rear wall 9, the collected manure withinthe scoop.

An'openlng 10 is formed in the side of the barn or stable in order toafford a means of ingress and egress'for the scoop.

An inclined platform 11, masonary, is built outside t e barn that thegutter 3 may be extended upwardly and at an inclination to elevate thescoop as it is withdrawn from the stable. The gutter formed at the topof the platform 11 is a continuation of the gutter 3. An apron 12 ishingedly connected as indicated at 13 to the elevated end of theplatform 11 to act as a guide for the scoop when drawn, as hereinafterpointed out, exteriorly of the stable and into engagement therewith.Brace rods 14: are hingedly connected as indicated at 15 to the free endof the apron 12 to support said apron at various angles relatively tothe gutter 3. Notches 16 formed on the platform 11 maintain thesupporting rods or braces 14 in the adjusted position.

Coming now to a description of the means utilized to move the scoop in astable cleaning operation, 17 designates a rope or cable secured at oneend or as indicated at 18 to a bail 19, pivoted as at 20 to the scoop 4.That the scoop may be moved longitudinally of the gutter 3 without atendency to be lifted therefrom, bail 19 is, secured to the scoop at apoint in proximity to the rear end 9 thereof. Rope 17, from the scoop 4extends through the opening 10 to a pulley 21 disposed exteriorly of thestable and in a horizontal plane, the same as that of an opening 22 anda second pulley 23 disposed interiorly of the stable. A standard 2 1acts as a support for the pulley 21. From the pulley 23 (interiorly ofthe stable) the rope 17 extends to a drum 24: mounted in suitablebearings secured to a stand 25. Said drum 24 may be equipped withwinding mechanism designated as an entirety by the numeral 26. While Ihave shown a and operated winding mechanism, it is to be understood thatan engine may be used in its stead.

In operation, and assuming that the gutter 3 is filled or partiallyfilled with manure,

referably of Y it is but necessary, in collcctingand conveying themanure to a point exteriorly of the stable, that the drum 24 be turnedto wind the rope 17 thereon. Scoop 4 must of course be posltioncd at theinner end of the gutter that it may be moved throughout the gutterlength to scoop and collect the manure therein. The tapered or cuttingforward edge of the scoop will direct and facilitate all manure comingin contact with the scoop during advancement thereof, thereinto.Continued rotation of the drum 24 will bring the scoop to the top of theplatform 11 and into position where it is supported entirely by theapron 12. Apron 12 being set at an angle, the scoop will gravitate intoa wagon or spreader positioned below. By such operation, the stalls arekept clean and the working incident to a stable cleaning operationmaterially reduced.

The manner in which the scoop is repositioned for a second operation isobvious.

Having thus fully described my invention what I claim as new and desireto secure by Letters Patent is 1. In a means for cleaning stables, thecombination with a cattle stall and a gutter formed in the stable floorin proximity to said stall, of a scoop designed to fit the gutter andoverlap and rest upon the floor of tudinally of and within the stable atone side thereof, and means to move the scoop longitudinally of thegutter.

2. In a means for cleaning stable stalls, the combination With a cattlestall and a gutter formed in the stable floor in proximity to saidstall, of a scoop deslgned to snugly fit said gutter and to overlap andrest upon the floor of the stable at one side of the gutter, the forwardedge of the scoop being beveled for the purpose specified, and means tomove said scoop.

3. In a means for cleaning stables, the combination with a cattle stalland a gutter formed in the stable floor in proximity to the stall, of amanure scoop movable longithe gutter, the mentioned scoop being designedto overlap and engage with the stable floor at one side of the gutter,an inclined platform at one end of the gutter, an apron hingedlyconnected to the platform, and means to move the scoop in the mannerstated and on to said apron, substantially as described.

In testimony whereof I aflix my signature in presence of two Witnesses.

HERBERT C. BRUBERG.

Witnesses B. F. Anson, Gnonen Moon.

